As the Red Flame Phoenix just fell into the Spirit Core, the "Sun" instantly expanded by fifty percent in size. At the same time, a Phoenix Shadow indistinctly emerged inside it, appearing both real and illusory, exuding a vast, magnificent, and ancient aura.
Screech!
A phoenix cry, indescribable by words, suddenly emanated from the depths of the "Sun," instantly echoing throughout the Space-Time Secret Realm.
In that instant, the red light of the laws enveloping the Secret Realm seemed to have a new "master."
Nearly seventy percent of the red light of the laws no longer obeyed Xuan Zhan, transforming into crimson Phoenix Feathers, like countless Flowing Light Fire Arrows, covering the sky as they shot toward Xuan Zhan.
Simultaneously, the red light on the Jade Skull intensified, starting to reverse "erode" the golden light, hinting at a counterattack.
However, Xuan Zhan had refined the Spirit Core for many years and was well aware of the fallback left by the Dan Yang Ancestor.
Therefore, not only was he unperturbed, but a confident smile of "having waited for a long time" appeared on his face.
Xuan Zhan fiercely stomped on the skullâs cranium, then formed a spell with his hands.
Countless chains of laws appeared out of thin air in front of the Jade Skull, accurately blocking the incoming Phoenix Feather Fire Arrows.
At the same time, deep within the Spirit Core Sun, a golden Dragon Shadow suddenly condensed.
The Dragon Shadow, upon forming, immediately lunged toward the opposite "Phoenix Shadow."
The two shadows of laws instantly engaged in a fierce battle, indicating the beginning of a duel of "Daoist skills."
This kind of "contest" between different Taoist Laws appeared calm on the surface, but it was exceedingly dangerousâa single mistake could lead to a shattered Dao and soul destruction, falling on the spot!
However, such a Daoist skill contest is the most straightforward way to reveal who has journeyed further on the path of the Dao.
Although Sili Fengyun also broke through to the Returning to Void Realm, she had almost no experience in "contests" with fellow Returning to Void cultivators due to her guarding the Da Chun Realm!
Thatâs why she was so easily trapped by the opponentâs "deception."
In contrast, Xuan Zhan,
clawed his way up from the lower layers of the Cultivation World, and he had already reached the end of the Returning to Void Realm, peering straight at the realm of Unification Realm Expert!
Compared to him, Sili Fengyun, aside from slightly holding the "geographic advantage," was far inferior to Xuan Zhan in every other aspect.
Thus, several days later, Sili Fengyun suddenly realized she had calculated wrongly and had completely fallen into the pre-set "trap" of the opponent.
...
Two flowers bloom; each displays a branch!
In the center of White Jade Square, Zhao Sheng sat cross-legged, his eyes fixed on the gradually expanding Chaos Light Film, continuously observing every minute change in the Space-Time Secret Realm.
At this moment, a golden light broke through the Chaos Light Film and landed above the square.
The golden light faded, revealing a white-haired girl.
She looked at Zhao Sheng, who was slowly rising, with a face full of shock and doubt: "You... arenât dead?"
Zhao Sheng raised his eyebrow and sneered: "If you can survive, why... must this old man die?"
"I didnât mean that; itâs just surprising. After all, the vastness of the Dark Sky means even a Returning to Void cultivator could easily get Lost in Space-Time, not to mention us Divinity Transformation small cultivators!" The white-haired girl quickly calmed down and responded.
"Haha, just because you have a good ancestor doesnât mean this old man canât have a âgood masterâ."
As he spoke, a ring-shaped piece of Jade suddenly appeared between Zhao Shengâs fingers.
This piece of Jade was the Token that Fengfengzi personally handed to him back then.
Not only does this Token signify the status of a disciple of a Great Venerable, but it also allows the Tribulation Crossing Venerable Fengfengzi to make three interventions.
In a sense, this is Zhao Shengâs greatest ace.
Of course, unless driven to his extremity, he wouldnât proactively "pay a visit" to Fengfengzi.
The white-haired girlâs face changed drastically upon seeing the ring-shaped Jade.
It was because she sensed an ethereal "Immortal Qi," remarkably similar to her ancestorâs, on the Jade.
This is the "Ultimate Realm of Dao" that only a Tribulation Crossing Realm Venerable can comprehend, often signifying that the owner of the aura has the potential for Ascension to Immortality.
The white-haired girl was completely unaware that someone was deliberately scaring her with the Token!
Upon seeing the ring-shaped Jade, she no longer viewed Zhao Sheng as a "Lower Realm Native" to be discarded after use but as a fellow Divinity Transformation cultivator with equal status and limitless prospects.
The white-haired girl didnât consider that the other party might be spinning a web of lies, as she was well aware that the "Burial Immortal Ruins"
is a gathering place of miracles from all heavens.
Throughout the ages, countless Lower Realm Natives have been favored by Great Abilities, even True Immortals, ultimately becoming their disciples, transforming from pythons to dragons, and rising to the sky in one step!
The white-haired girlâs attitude suddenly changed to congenial, speaking warmly: "It turns out my eyes were blind, not realizing youâre a disciple of the Great Venerable. Please forgive my past rudeness, and I hope you wonât take it to heart, Fellow Taoist!"
Zhao Sheng casually put away the Token, laughing heartily: "No worries at all. After all, those who are unaware are not guilty! My master did instruct me to keep a low profile. It was just that I didnât want to engage in combat with Mr. Bai, so I had to present my masterâs Token to quell the conflict!"
The white-haired girl, seeming to contemplate his words, then asked: "If I may be so bold as to ask, who is your master, Fellow Taoist?"
"Itâs no secret! My master is the Tribulation Crossing Venerable of the Wuxiang Immortal Sect, named Fengfengzi."
The white-haired girl was inwardly shocked upon hearing this and quickly reconfirmed: "The Wuxiang Immortal Sect you mentioned, is it the leader of the top Three Sects in the Taiching Spirit Realm?"
Zhao Shengâs eyes flickered, smiling: "My master did mention that the Wuxiang Immortal Sect is located in the Taiching Spirit Realm. As for whether itâs the leader of the top Three Sects, my master hasnât mentioned it before, so I am unaware."